Mice Pest Control Melbourne
Safer and Greener Pest SolutionsSeen signs of mice? We get rid of them and seal the gaps they are using, so next winter is not a repeat.
Seen Signs Of Mice?
Then you are in the right place. Small droppings like grains of rice in a drawer or along a skirting board, scratching in the walls at night, or a musty smell in a cupboard all mean mice, and there are never just one or two.
We clear them out and then close up the gaps they came in through. A mouse gets through something about the width of a pencil, which is why so much DIY mouse work fails. SOS Pest Control has been treating mice across Melbourne since 2003. You can see our pricing page for what a treatment costs.
The Mouse Baits We Use And Where They Go
Stations go inside, along the tracks the mice are already using. Mice travel the edges of rooms with a wall against one side, so we work the skirting lines, the backs of cupboards, pantry corners, subfloor access and the roof space rather than the middle of a room.
We place several types of bait rather than one. Mice take differently from site to site, so offering a variety is what maximises how much gets eaten, and the mix is matched to your property instead of pulled off a standard list.
Follow up visits depend on the treatment methods we use and the mouse numbers we are treating. Where a second generation anticoagulant goes down, the rules require it to be reassessed within 35 days. We will tell you what applies to your property before we start.
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Why Mice Are Worse In Winter
Mice move indoors as Melbourne cools off, which is why we get busy from about April and stay that way until spring. A lot of local housing makes it easy for them, particularly weatherboards and older homes with open subfloors.
Once mice are inside they breed quickly, so a small problem in April can be a much bigger one by the middle of winter. That is why it is worth dealing with early in the season rather than waiting to see how bad it gets.
SOS Pest Control has worked as mouse exterminators across Melbourne since 2003. We are licensed and insured, and we treat to the mouse baiting rules that came in on 24 March 2026.
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Mouse Proofing And Mice Removal
Baiting clears whatever is already inside, but proofing is what stops the next lot getting in, and with mice it is fiddly work because the gaps are so much smaller than people expect.
We work the places mice actually use to get in, which means the gaps around pipework and conduit, the weep holes, the join where a weatherboard meets the frame, the gaps under doors, the vents and the edges of the subfloor access hatches.
We seal what is within our scope on the day. Some houses have far more openings than a pest treatment can reasonably close, and where that is the case we will show you what needs doing and recommend a tradesperson for the larger work rather than leave you expecting a renovation.
We cover Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin, Highett, Mentone, Mordialloc, Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton, Oakleigh, Clayton, Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Chadstone, Dingley Village, Keysborough, Springvale, Dandenong, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Box Hill, Toorak, South Yarra, St Kilda and the rest of our service areas.
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How To Book A Mouse Treatment
Tell Us What Signs Of Mice You Have Found
Call or fill in the quote form and tell us where you are hearing them and what you are finding. Droppings in a drawer and droppings in a roof need two different treatments.
We Inspect And Bait
We work out the routes they are using, place indoor stations at the right spacing along them, and point out the gaps letting them in.
We Tell You What Happens Next
Whether a follow up is needed depends on the bait used and the situation at your place. We will tell you which it is rather than leaving you guessing.
Where We Find Mice
Mice stay close to food and cover. These are the spots we check first.
The SOS Pest Control Difference
Experienced Pest Technicians
We have more than 23 years of experience treating mice and rats in Melbourne homes and businesses.
The Same Pest Technician Every Visit
You deal with the same small team each time, rather than a different contractor every visit.
Licensed & Insured Pest Control
We are licensed for pest control and we are insured on every treatment we carry out.
Safer Mouse Baiting Around Pets And Kids
We place tamper resistant stations where the mice travel and where children and pets cannot reach them.
Honest Pest Control Advice
We tell you what the property needs, including the proofing, rather than what is quickest to sell.
Rated 5.0 on Google
We have more than 320 five star reviews from Melbourne homes and businesses.
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Tell us where you are hearing them and what you have found, and which suburb you are in. We will come back with honest advice and a clear price.
Mice Control FAQs
How do I know if I need mice control or rat control?
The droppings are the quickest way to tell. Mouse droppings are small, about the size of a grain of rice, and you will usually find a lot of them scattered along a skirting board or in a drawer, where rat droppings are much larger and there are fewer of them. Send us a photo and we will tell you which one you have before we come out.
Why can't you put mouse bait outside?
Under the rules that came into effect on 24 March 2026, mouse bait stations can only be placed inside a building. It is there to stop wildlife and pets picking up bait that was never meant for them. If someone offers to bait for mice around your garden, they are not working to the current rules.
Why do you use more than one type of bait?
Because mice take differently depending on the site and the environment. In the same way none of us eat the same meal every day, a mix gives us the best chance of them feeding on it, so we place several types with the aim of maximising bait uptake.
Why do I need several bait stations instead of one?
It comes down to how mice feed. They take a small amount from one point then move straight on to the next interesting thing, so they need several stations spaced close together along the tracks they are already using. One station under the sink is the most common reason DIY mouse baiting does not work.
How Many Mice Control Visits Will I Need?
Follow up visits will depend on the treatment methods we use and the mouse numbers we are treating. Where a second generation anticoagulant is used, the rules require the bait to be reassessed within 35 days. We will tell you what applies to your job before we start.
Is mouse bait safe around pets and children?
The stations are tamper resistant and locked, and they go where mice travel rather than where your family goes. Tell us before we arrive if you have pets and we will place and secure accordingly.
Why do I get mice every winter?
Melbourne cools off and they come inside looking for somewhere warm and dry. A lot of local housing makes that easy, particularly weatherboards and older homes with open subfloors. Baiting deals with the ones already in, and closing the gaps is what stops next winter being a repeat.
Do you seal the gaps as well as bait?
We seal what is within our scope, and with mice it matters more than most people realise because a mouse gets through a gap about the width of a pencil. Where a place has more openings than a pest treatment can reasonably close, we will show you what needs doing and recommend a tradesperson for the bigger work.
Need A Mouse Exterminator In Melbourne?
Tell us what you are hearing and where, and we will tell you what the treatment involves.